Summary:
The 29906 zip code area of Beaufort, South Carolina is home to 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The data reveals stark performance disparities among these schools, with Riverview Charter School standing out as the highest-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state. In contrast, Robert Smalls Leadership Academy and Joseph S. Shanklin Elementary have the lowest proficiency rates, with less than 40% of students meeting or exceeding standards in most subject areas.
The data also reveals a strong correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with the schools serving the highest percentages of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates, also demonstrating the lowest test scores. Riverview Charter School and Lowcountry Montessori School, the area's only alternative school, stand out with significantly lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher academic performance in certain subject areas.
The disparities in the 29906 zip code highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background. The unique characteristics of the charter and alternative schools in the area may offer valuable insights into innovative approaches that could potentially be replicated or adapted to improve outcomes in the broader Beaufort 01 and School Public Charter School District.
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